The Oakwood Academy
Academy sponsor led
Nottingham, NG5 9PJ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 21% in England
7 of 7 in Gedling
Pupils
737
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
12.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 41.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 30% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 27% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 | -0.75 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Park Vale Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- The Bulwell Academy · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 10% in England
- Redhill Academy · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 35% in England
- Arnold Hill Spencer Academy · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Top 41% in England
- Christ The King Voluntary Academy · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Nottingham Free School · 2.4 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Nottingham · Best secondary schools in Nottinghamshire
The neighbourhood
The Oakwood Academy is in Bestwood Village (typical home £200,000, crime low).
What is The Oakwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Oakwood Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Oakwood Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Oakwood Academy is in the bottom 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.